Ingredients
6 cups rigatoni
1 package of Country Mild Jimmy Dean Sausage
2 large shallots, diced
2 jars of roasted red peppers, drained and diced
1 jar of Ragu pasta sauce
½ cup Kraft parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Domino sugar, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garnish: Parsley or Cheese
Instructions
Fill a stock pot with water, bring to a boil, add salt, then drop in the noodles. Cook 1 minute less than the package directions. Drain but do NOT rinse. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large skillet cook the sausage until juices run clear and the meat is browned.
Toss in the diced shallots and diced roasted red peppers, cook in the pan with the sausage for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add pasta sauce, parmesan cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil while stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
Add the cooked pasta into a large casserole dish. Pour the sauce over top. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Add the cheese over top. Place the casserole dish in the preheated 400 degree F oven and cook for about 12 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.
Remove from the oven and dig in.
Serve with a big old cheesy, sausage loving smile!
